8-Year-Old Girl Discovers Iron Age Sword In Swedish Lake
The sword is about 33 inches long and "exceptionally well-preserved." The 1,500-year-old artifact even has a sheath made of wood and leather.
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Swedish Politics In Chaos As Parliament Votes Out Prime Minister
This month's national election resulted in a hung parliament, after a far-right party made gains. Now, Premier Stefan Lofven has lost a confidence vote and the shape of a future government is murky.
Ahead Of Elections, A Swedish City Reflects The Country's Ambivalence On Immigration
In Malmö, where roughly a third of the city's residents were born outside Sweden, voters are gearing up for Sunday's national election — which will be dominated by immigration issues.
Muslim Woman Who Refused Handshake And Then Suffered Discrimination Wins Court Case
Farah Alhajeh says she was shown the door on a job interview after placing her hand over her heart instead of extending it, in line with her religious beliefs. A Swedish court ruled in her favor.
Dozens Of Cars Torched By Masked Youths In Western Sweden, Authorities Say
"What the hell are they up to?" Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven asked in an interview on Swedish radio. Authorities say the car fires may have been coordinated.
The Swedish Job: Daring Thieves Steal Royal Jewels, Escape On Motorboat
Two crowns and an orb, dating to the 17th century, were stolen from a cathedral in Sweden on Tuesday. The perpetrators of the heist were at large after fleeing the scene on bicycles and by boat.
The Science Behind South Korea's Race-Based World Cup Strategy
South Korea's men's soccer team tried to confuse scouts from Sweden's team by swapping jerseys so their opponent couldn't tell the players apart. But could a strategy like that actually work?
Swedish Law Declares Sex Without Consent Is Rape
The bill makes Sweden the 10th European country to redefine rape, making it illegal to engage in a sexual encounter without the verbal or physical consent of all participants.
Landowner Aims To Bring Wolves Back To Scotland, Centuries After They Were Wiped Out
The proposal to reintroduce wolves to the Scottish Highlands is controversial, just like the Yellowstone project it's modeled after.
Literature Nobel In Doubt Amid Claims Swedish Princess Was Sexually Harassed
The Swedish Academy was already reeling from sexual assault allegations against a man close to the group, which has been weighing whether to postpone this year's prize. Now, new claims have surfaced.